Other Common Names
the name White Miller does not apply exclusively to N. exquisita; it is also used for other species of Nectopsyche as well as for the genus in general
Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
originally placed in the genus Leptocerus by the describer (Walker) in 1852
Identification
Adult: body long and slender; antennae banded dark and pale brown, much longer than body; head and thorax yellowish-brown and covered with white hair; forewing with brownish-yellow crossbands and four square black spots on posterior margin near apex
[adapted from description by Roger Bland, How to Know the Insects]
Range
eastern and southern United States and southeastern Canada (Nova Scotia to Saskatchewan)
present in these states: AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV
Habitat
larvae live in standing or slow-moving water that has a sandy bottom and aquatic vegetation
adults may be found resting near the larval habitat during the day, but are nocturnal and attracted to light
Season
adults present spring to fall
See Also
N. candida has fainter, thinner, and broken bands across the forewing, giving it an overall whiter appearance
Internet References
live adult image of male by Bill Stark, Mississippi College (courtesy Clemson U., South Carolina)
live adult image taken from
this page (Brent Steury, Virginia)
live adult image of undetermined
Nectopsyche species (Thomas Ames, New Hampshire)
common name reference of White Miller for 2 species plus the genus in general (Pat Donoghue, Canada)
description and habitat (James Haddock, Purdue U., Indiana)
presence in Saskatchewan; list (Trichoptera of Candle Lake, U. of Saskatchewan)
